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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 427.14 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 427.14 and 140.40 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 427.14 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/427.14 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 427.14 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 59,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,970.46/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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